September Observer Contents

Clinical Medicine

Is it time to expand your use of statins?
New update gives doctors the option of a lower LDL goal for patients at very high risk.
Sep '04

Features

How small changes can bring big rewards in diabetes care.
When it comes to incorporating evidence into daily practice, physicians admit there may be a gap between best practices and the care they can provide.
Sep '04

Commentary

Q&A

A look at ACP's guideline on managing chronic anginaNew algorithms can help you evaluate suspected cases, choose the right diagnostic test and stratify patient risk.
Sep '04

Your Practice

The new ICD-9 codes that every internist should know
A discussion on the changes that have been made to codes in the International Classification of Diseases.Web Only

College alliance can help you boost your lab profits
A recent alliance between ACP and a national lab accreditation organization can help College members improve the quality of their in-office labs.
Sep '04

New College service helps members select office software
ACP members can now get free summary evaluations of office software products.
Sep '04

Computers and Medicine

How EMR software can help prevent medical mistakesDeadly drug interactions are just one type of error that electronic information systems can flag in your practice.
Sep '04

For Residents

Tips for saving time in the era of new work hour rules
Residents find that technology and creative teamwork can help them balance education with patient care.
Sep '04

College and ABIM outline ongoing evolution in recertification
Recent discussions between ACP and the ABIM have led to new options for recertifying physicians and a rapid evolution in the recertification process.
Sep '04

College leaders move on membership, technologyRegents approve several actions designed to expand College membership.
Sep '04

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